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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 715.90 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 715.90 and 272.04 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 715.90 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/715.90 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 715.90 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 194,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,753.44/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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