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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.81, 717.98 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.81, 717.98 and 261.54 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.81 : 717.98 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.81/717.98 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.81x = 717.98 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.81x = 187,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,779.18/477.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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