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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.12, 715.68 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.12, 715.68 and 374.16 is: 561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.12 : 715.68 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.12/715.68 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.12x = 715.68 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.12x = 267,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,778.83/477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.24

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