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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 714 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 714 and 360.38 is: 539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 714 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/714 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 714 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 257,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,311.32/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.96

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