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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 715.05 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 715.05 and 361.70 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 715.05 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/715.05 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 715.05 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 258,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,630.01/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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