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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.05, 712.57 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.05, 712.57 and 393.72 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.05 : 712.57 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.05/712.57 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.05x = 712.57 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.05x = 280,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,552.08/475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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