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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.23, 706.32 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.23, 706.32 and 355.30 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.23 : 706.32 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.23/706.32 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.23x = 706.32 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.23x = 250,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,954.72/471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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