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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 714.49 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 714.49 and 360.18 is: 538.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 714.49 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/714.49 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 714.49 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 257,345.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,345.01/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.91

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