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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 711.86 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 711.86 and 336.17 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 711.86 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/711.86 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 711.86 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 239,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,306.07/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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