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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.57, 716.37 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.57, 716.37 and 203.52 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.57 : 716.37 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.57/716.37 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.57x = 716.37 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.57x = 145,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,795.62/477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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