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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.98, 717.24 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.98, 717.24 and 261.58 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.98 : 717.24 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.98/717.24 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.98x = 717.24 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.98x = 187,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,615.64/477.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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