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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.08, 717.60 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.08, 717.60 and 371.04 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.08 : 717.60 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.08/717.60 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.08x = 717.60 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.08x = 266,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,258.30/478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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