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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 714.24 and 355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 714.24 and 355.90 is: 532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 714.24 = 355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/714.24 = 355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 714.24 × 355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 254,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,198.02/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.80

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