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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 707.73 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 707.73 and 356.82 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 707.73 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/707.73 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 707.73 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 252,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,532.22/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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