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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.96, 713.55 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.96, 713.55 and 361.73 is: 541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.96 : 713.55 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.96/713.55 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.96x = 713.55 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.96x = 258,108.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,108.87/476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.16

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