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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 712.08 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 712.08 and 352.42 is: 528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 712.08 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/712.08 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 712.08 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 250,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,951.23/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.16

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