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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 711.72 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 711.72 and 335.97 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 711.72 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/711.72 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 711.72 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 239,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,116.57/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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