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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 707.45 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 707.45 and 375.78 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 707.45 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/707.45 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 707.45 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 265,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,843.68/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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