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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 713.54 and 372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 713.54 and 372.90 is: 559.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 713.54 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/713.54 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 713.54 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 266,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,082.67/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.18

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