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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.60, 715.06 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.60, 715.06 and 245.56 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.60 : 715.06 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.60/715.06 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.60x = 715.06 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.60x = 175,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,590.13/476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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