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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 712.10 and 371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 712.10 and 371.33 is: 556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 712.10 = 371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/712.10 = 371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 712.10 × 371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 264,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,424.09/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.53

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