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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 712.80 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 712.80 and 354.38 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 712.80 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/712.80 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 712.80 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 252,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,598.50/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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