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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.83, 717.39 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.83, 717.39 and 369.03 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.83 : 717.39 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.83/717.39 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.83x = 717.39 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.83x = 264,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,738.43/478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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