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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.29, 713.28 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.29, 713.28 and 338.61 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.29 : 713.28 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.29/713.28 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.29x = 713.28 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.29x = 241,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,520.71/475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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