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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 708.30 and 376.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 708.30 and 376.53 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 708.30 = 376.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/708.30 = 376.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 708.30 × 376.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 266,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,696.20/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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