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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 709.02 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 709.02 and 335.04 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 709.02 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/709.02 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 709.02 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 237,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,550.06/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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