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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 707.94 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 707.94 and 241.08 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 707.94 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/707.94 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 707.94 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 170,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,670.18/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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