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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.37, 708.33 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.37, 708.33 and 335.68 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.37 : 708.33 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.37/708.33 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.37x = 708.33 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.37x = 237,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,769.81/472.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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