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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 714.60 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.36, 714.60 and 360.88 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.36 : 714.60 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.36/714.60 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.36x = 714.60 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.36x = 257,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,884.85/476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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