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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 713.04 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 713.04 and 338.05 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 713.04 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/713.04 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 713.04 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 241,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,043.17/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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