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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 715.36 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 715.36 and 368.76 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 715.36 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/715.36 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 715.36 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 263,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,796.15/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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