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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 716.76 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 716.76 and 261.36 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 716.76 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/716.76 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 716.76 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 187,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,332.39/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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