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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.18, 716.10 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.18, 716.10 and 361.91 is: 543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.18 : 716.10 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.18/716.10 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.18x = 716.10 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.18x = 259,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,160.17/477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.11

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