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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 708.44 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 708.44 and 241.13 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 708.44 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/708.44 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 708.44 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 170,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,821.39/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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