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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 706.53 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 706.53 and 368.25 is: 552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 706.53 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/706.53 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 706.53 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 260,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,179.67/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.06

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