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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.21, 714.57 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.21, 714.57 and 260.34 is: 389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.21 : 714.57 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.21/714.57 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.21x = 714.57 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.21x = 186,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,031.15/477.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.83

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