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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 714.60 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 714.60 and 373.41 is: 560.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 714.60 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/714.60 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 714.60 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 266,838.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,838.79/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.26

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