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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.28, 715.92 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.28, 715.92 and 260.74 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.28 : 715.92 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.28/715.92 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.28x = 715.92 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.28x = 186,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,668.98/477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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