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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 712.08 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 712.08 and 378.01 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 712.08 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/712.08 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 712.08 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 269,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,173.36/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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