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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.57, 711.80 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.57, 711.80 and 336.14 is: 503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.57 : 711.80 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.57/711.80 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.57x = 711.80 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.57x = 239,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,264.45/475.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.11

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