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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 764.68 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 764.68 and 475.32 is: 715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 764.68 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/764.68 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 764.68 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 363,467.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,467.70/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.88

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