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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.93, 713.91 and 361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.93, 713.91 and 361.81 is: 541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.93 : 713.91 = 361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.93/713.91 = 361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.93x = 713.91 × 361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.93x = 258,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,299.78/476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.59

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