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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 707.30 and 355.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 707.30 and 355.99 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 707.30 = 355.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/707.30 = 355.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 707.30 × 355.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 251,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,789.95/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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