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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 716.28 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 716.28 and 203.72 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 716.28 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/716.28 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 716.28 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 145,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,920.56/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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