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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 706.26 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 706.26 and 357.24 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 706.26 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/706.26 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 706.26 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 252,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,304.32/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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