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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 713.16 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 713.16 and 361.32 is: 540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 713.16 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/713.16 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 713.16 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 257,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,678.97/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.85

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