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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 712.80 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 712.80 and 377.84 is: 565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 712.80 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/712.80 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 712.80 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 269,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,324.35/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.97

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