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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 712.32 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 712.32 and 377.63 is: 565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 712.32 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/712.32 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 712.32 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 268,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,993.40/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.11

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