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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.03, 711.51 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.03, 711.51 and 359.52 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.03 : 711.51 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.03/711.51 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.03x = 711.51 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.03x = 255,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,802.08/475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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