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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 707.59 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 707.59 and 356.19 is: 533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 707.59 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/707.59 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 707.59 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 252,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,038.25/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.85

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