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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 708.78 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 708.78 and 369.75 is: 554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 708.78 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/708.78 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 708.78 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 262,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,071.41/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.33

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