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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.38, 705.76 and 355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.38, 705.76 and 355.47 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.38 : 705.76 = 355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.38/705.76 = 355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.38x = 705.76 × 355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.38x = 250,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,876.51/471.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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