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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.24, 711.76 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.24, 711.76 and 365.44 is: 547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.24 : 711.76 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.24/711.76 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.24x = 711.76 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.24x = 260,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,105.57/475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.31

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