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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.70, 715.92 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.70, 715.92 and 369.28 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.70 : 715.92 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.70/715.92 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.70x = 715.92 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.70x = 264,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,374.94/477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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