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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.94, 708.29 and 241.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.94, 708.29 and 241.00 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.94 : 708.29 = 241.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.94/708.29 = 241.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.94x = 708.29 × 241.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.94x = 170,694.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,694.95/471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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