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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.20, 713.07 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.20, 713.07 and 373.14 is: 559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.20 : 713.07 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.20/713.07 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.20x = 713.07 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.20x = 266,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,074.94/475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.92

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