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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 712.08 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 712.08 and 366.72 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 712.08 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/712.08 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 712.08 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 261,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,133.98/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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