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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 706.56 and 368.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 706.56 and 368.47 is: 551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 706.56 = 368.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/706.56 = 368.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 706.56 × 368.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 260,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,340.79/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.96

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