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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 715.50 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 715.50 and 361.38 is: 541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 715.50 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/715.50 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 715.50 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 258,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,567.39/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.46

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