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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 707.04 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 707.04 and 356.16 is: 533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 707.04 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/707.04 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 707.04 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 251,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,819.37/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.22

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