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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 713.58 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 713.58 and 183.36 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 713.58 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/713.58 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 713.58 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 130,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,842.03/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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