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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 712.81 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 712.81 and 367.12 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 712.81 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/712.81 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 712.81 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 261,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,686.81/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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