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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.32, 711.60 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.32, 711.60 and 292.16 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.32 : 711.60 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.32/711.60 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.32x = 711.60 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.32x = 207,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,901.06/475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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