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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 715.38 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 715.38 and 354.51 is: 532.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 715.38 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/715.38 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 715.38 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 253,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,609.36/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.11

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