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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.05, 712.68 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.05, 712.68 and 337.56 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.05 : 712.68 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.05/712.68 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.05x = 712.68 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.05x = 240,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,572.26/475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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