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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.21, 705.45 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.21, 705.45 and 356.12 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.21 : 705.45 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.21/705.45 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.21x = 705.45 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.21x = 251,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,224.85/471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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