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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 712.57 and 377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 712.57 and 377.53 is: 565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 712.57 = 377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/712.57 = 377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 712.57 × 377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 269,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,016.55/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.68

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