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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.41, 716.09 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.41, 716.09 and 234.09 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.41 : 716.09 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.41/716.09 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.41x = 716.09 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.41x = 167,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,628.34/477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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