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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 708 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 708 and 363.74 is: 545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 708 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/708 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 708 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 257,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,527.92/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.70

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