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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 705.20 and 359.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 705.20 and 359.85 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 705.20 = 359.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/705.20 = 359.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 705.20 × 359.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 253,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,764.42/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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