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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 715.30 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 715.30 and 340.02 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 715.30 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/715.30 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 715.30 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 243,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,216.31/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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