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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.14, 714.29 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.14, 714.29 and 353.43 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.14 : 714.29 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.14/714.29 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.14x = 714.29 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.14x = 252,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,449.75/477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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