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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 711.36 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 711.36 and 371.43 is: 556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 711.36 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/711.36 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 711.36 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 264,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,220.44/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.23

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