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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 712.89 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 712.89 and 366.90 is: 549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 712.89 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/712.89 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 712.89 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 261,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,559.34/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.52

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