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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 712.26 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 712.26 and 360.02 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 712.26 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/712.26 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 712.26 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 256,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,424.28/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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