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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.19, 712.77 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.19, 712.77 and 354.22 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.19 : 712.77 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.19/712.77 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.19x = 712.77 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.19x = 252,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,475.61/475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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