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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.96, 715.86 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.96, 715.86 and 261.24 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.96 : 715.86 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.96/715.86 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.96x = 715.86 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.96x = 187,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,011.27/477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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