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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 716.56 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 716.56 and 185.29 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 716.56 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/716.56 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 716.56 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 132,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,769.15/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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