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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.55, 712.37 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.55, 712.37 and 293.30 is: 439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.55 : 712.37 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.55/712.37 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.55x = 712.37 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.55x = 208,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,935.29/475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.36

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