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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.41, 707.54 and 376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.41, 707.54 and 376.29 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.41 : 707.54 = 376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.41/707.54 = 376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.41x = 707.54 × 376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.41x = 266,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,238.35/472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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