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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 706.74 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 706.74 and 356.12 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 706.74 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/706.74 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 706.74 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 251,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,682.47/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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