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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 712.26 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 712.26 and 383.67 is: 575.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 712.26 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/712.26 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 712.26 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 273,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,272.79/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.07

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