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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.33, 714.93 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.33, 714.93 and 373.77 is: 559.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.33 : 714.93 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.33/714.93 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.33x = 714.93 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.33x = 267,219.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,219.39/477.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.82

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