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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 711.63 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 711.63 and 353.70 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 711.63 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/711.63 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 711.63 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 251,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,703.53/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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