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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.61, 715.01 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.61, 715.01 and 379.32 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.61 : 715.01 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.61/715.01 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.61x = 715.01 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.61x = 271,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,217.59/475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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