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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 716.90 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 716.90 and 234.29 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 716.90 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/716.90 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 716.90 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 167,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,962.50/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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