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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.91, 715.25 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.91, 715.25 and 370.18 is: 554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.91 : 715.25 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.91/715.25 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.91x = 715.25 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.91x = 264,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,769.39/477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.02

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