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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.77, 717.19 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.77, 717.19 and 348.57 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.77 : 717.19 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.77/717.19 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.77x = 717.19 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.77x = 249,990.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,990.05/477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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