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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.98, 714.92 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.98, 714.92 and 361.04 is: 541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.98 : 714.92 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.98/714.92 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.98x = 714.92 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.98x = 258,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,114.72/476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.14

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