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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 707.13 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 707.13 and 363.24 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 707.13 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/707.13 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 707.13 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 256,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,857.90/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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