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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 708.17 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 708.17 and 241.14 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 708.17 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/708.17 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 708.17 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 170,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,766.91/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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