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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 712.13 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 712.13 and 366.80 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 712.13 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/712.13 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 712.13 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 261,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,203.89/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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