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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 714.20 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 714.20 and 380.37 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 714.20 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/714.20 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 714.20 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 271,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,658.35/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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