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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.11, 712.98 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.11, 712.98 and 359.64 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.11 : 712.98 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.11/712.98 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.11x = 712.98 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.11x = 256,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,416.13/475.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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