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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.20, 714.30 and 368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.20, 714.30 and 368.20 is: 552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.20 : 714.30 = 368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.20/714.30 = 368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.20x = 714.30 × 368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.20x = 263,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,005.26/476.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.30

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