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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.22, 707.28 and 360.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.22, 707.28 and 360.50 is: 541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.22 : 707.28 = 360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.22/707.28 = 360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.22x = 707.28 × 360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.22x = 254,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,974.44/471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.09

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