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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 709.56 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 709.56 and 242.28 is: 363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 709.56 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/709.56 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 709.56 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 171,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,912.20/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.42

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