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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.32, 716.78 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.32, 716.78 and 261.05 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.32 : 716.78 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.32/716.78 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.32x = 716.78 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.32x = 187,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,112.49/477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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