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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.77, 716.73 and 234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.77, 716.73 and 234.31 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.77 : 716.73 = 234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.77/716.73 = 234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.77x = 716.73 × 234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.77x = 167,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,934.34/477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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