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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 715.16 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 715.16 and 361.19 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 715.16 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/715.16 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 715.16 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 258,311.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,311.33/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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