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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.57, 711.96 and 354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.57, 711.96 and 354.37 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.57 : 711.96 = 354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.57/711.96 = 354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.57x = 711.96 × 354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.57x = 252,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,297.27/475.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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