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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.71, 711.67 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.71, 711.67 and 360.48 is: 539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.71 : 711.67 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.71/711.67 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.71x = 711.67 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.71x = 256,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,542.80/475.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.28

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