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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 714.86 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 714.86 and 369.94 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 714.86 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/714.86 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 714.86 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 264,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,455.31/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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