Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.72, 708 and 357.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 472.72, 708 and 357.36 is: 535.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472.72 : 708 = 357.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472.72/708 = 357.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472.72x = 708 × 357.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472.72x = 253,010.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,010.88/472.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535.22
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