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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 712.88 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 712.88 and 355.12 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 712.88 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/712.88 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 712.88 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 253,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,157.95/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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