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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 750.87 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 750.87 and 475.20 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 750.87 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/750.87 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 750.87 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 356,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,813.42/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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