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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 714.42 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 714.42 and 355.32 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 714.42 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/714.42 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 714.42 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 253,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,847.71/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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