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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.36, 716.40 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.36, 716.40 and 382.32 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.36 : 716.40 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.36/716.40 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.36x = 716.40 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.36x = 273,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,894.05/477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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