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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.77, 713.28 and 372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.77, 713.28 and 372.75 is: 558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.77 : 713.28 = 372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.77/713.28 = 372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.77x = 713.28 × 372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.77x = 265,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,875.12/475.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.83

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