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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 715.52 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 715.52 and 369.20 is: 552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 715.52 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/715.52 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 715.52 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 264,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,169.98/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.93

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