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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 714.79 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 714.79 and 366.22 is: 549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 714.79 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/714.79 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 714.79 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 261,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,771.75/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.58

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