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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.57, 716.55 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.57, 716.55 and 356.88 is: 535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.57 : 716.55 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.57/716.55 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.57x = 716.55 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.57x = 255,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,722.36/477.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.47

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