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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 717.18 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 717.18 and 355.41 is: 533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 717.18 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/717.18 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 717.18 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 254,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,892.94/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.76

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