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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.61, 716.66 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.61, 716.66 and 362.02 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.61 : 716.66 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.61/716.66 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.61x = 716.66 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.61x = 259,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,445.25/477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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