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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 716.85 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 716.85 and 234.09 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 716.85 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/716.85 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 716.85 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 167,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,807.42/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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