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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 714.87 and 369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 714.87 and 369.93 is: 553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 714.87 = 369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/714.87 = 369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 714.87 × 369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 264,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,451.86/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.64

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