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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.01, 715.92 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.01, 715.92 and 340.39 is: 510.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.01 : 715.92 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.01/715.92 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.01x = 715.92 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.01x = 243,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,692.01/477.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.87

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