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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 712.50 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 712.50 and 383.56 is: 576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 712.50 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/712.50 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 712.50 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 273,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,286.50/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.21

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