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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.69, 716.78 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.69, 716.78 and 362.10 is: 543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.69 : 716.78 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.69/716.78 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.69x = 716.78 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.69x = 259,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,546.04/477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.34

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