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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.79, 709.23 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.79, 709.23 and 241.58 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.79 : 709.23 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.79/709.23 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.79x = 709.23 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.79x = 171,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,335.78/472.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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