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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.20, 715.18 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.20, 715.18 and 368.76 is: 552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.20 : 715.18 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.20/715.18 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.20x = 715.18 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.20x = 263,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,729.78/477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.66

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