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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 716.24 and 340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 716.24 and 340.14 is: 510.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 716.24 = 340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/716.24 = 340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 716.24 × 340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 243,616.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,616.59/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.27

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