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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 715.37 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 715.37 and 260.44 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 715.37 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/715.37 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 715.37 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 186,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,307.87/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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