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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 715.34 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 715.34 and 355.22 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 715.34 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/715.34 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 715.34 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 254,103.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,103.07/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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