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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 715.77 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 715.77 and 368.28 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 715.77 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/715.77 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 715.77 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 263,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,603.78/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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