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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 716.52 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 716.52 and 233.76 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 716.52 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/716.52 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 716.52 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 167,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,493.72/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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