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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 713.44 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 713.44 and 372.32 is: 558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 713.44 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/713.44 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 713.44 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 265,627.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,627.98/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.04

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