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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.66, 716.04 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.66, 716.04 and 374.37 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.66 : 716.04 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.66/716.04 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.66x = 716.04 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.66x = 268,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,063.89/477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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