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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 711.49 and 358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 711.49 and 358.18 is: 535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 711.49 = 358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/711.49 = 358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 711.49 × 358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 254,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,841.49/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.91

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