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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.97, 714.47 and 367.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.97, 714.47 and 367.35 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.97 : 714.47 = 367.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.97/714.47 = 367.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.97x = 714.47 × 367.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.97x = 262,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,458.72/476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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