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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.58, 712.56 and 387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.58, 712.56 and 387.56 is: 580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.58 : 712.56 = 387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.58/712.56 = 387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.58x = 712.56 × 387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.58x = 276,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,159.75/475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.68

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