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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.90, 714.29 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.90, 714.29 and 353.79 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.90 : 714.29 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.90/714.29 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.90x = 714.29 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.90x = 252,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,706.89/475.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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