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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.66, 711.87 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.66, 711.87 and 367.93 is: 550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.66 : 711.87 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.66/711.87 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.66x = 711.87 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.66x = 261,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,918.33/475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.64

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