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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.75, 714.29 and 367.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.75, 714.29 and 367.27 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.75 : 714.29 = 367.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.75/714.29 = 367.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.75x = 714.29 × 367.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.75x = 262,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,333.67/476.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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