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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.57, 707.70 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.57, 707.70 and 356.16 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.57 : 707.70 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.57/707.70 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.57x = 707.70 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.57x = 252,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,054.43/471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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