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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.70, 712.20 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.70, 712.20 and 366.80 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.70 : 712.20 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.70/712.20 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.70x = 712.20 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.70x = 261,234.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,234.96/475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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