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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 707.16 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 707.16 and 364.34 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 707.16 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/707.16 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 707.16 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 257,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,646.67/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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