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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.84, 717.54 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.84, 717.54 and 261.56 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 717.54 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/717.54 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 717.54 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 187,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,679.76/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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