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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 707.34 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 707.34 and 356.53 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 707.34 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/707.34 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 707.34 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 252,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,185.08/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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