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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.03, 711.51 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.03, 711.51 and 337.66 is: 505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.03 : 711.51 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.03/711.51 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.03x = 711.51 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.03x = 240,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,248.47/475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.75

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