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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 715.16 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 715.16 and 245.52 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 715.16 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/715.16 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 715.16 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 175,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,586.08/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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