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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.74, 714.12 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.74, 714.12 and 360.93 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.74 : 714.12 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.74/714.12 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.74x = 714.12 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.74x = 257,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,747.33/475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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