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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.40, 714.74 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.40, 714.74 and 361.48 is: 541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.40 : 714.74 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.40/714.74 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.40x = 714.74 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.40x = 258,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,364.22/477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.19

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