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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.13, 705.39 and 355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.13, 705.39 and 355.22 is: 531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.13 : 705.39 = 355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.13/705.39 = 355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.13x = 705.39 × 355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.13x = 250,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,570.40/471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.85

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