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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 714.60 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 714.60 and 355.47 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 714.60 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/714.60 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 714.60 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 254,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,018.86/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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