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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.25, 715.73 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.25, 715.73 and 246.11 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.25 : 715.73 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.25/715.73 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.25x = 715.73 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.25x = 176,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,148.31/477.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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