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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 708.26 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 708.26 and 357.14 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 708.26 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/708.26 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 708.26 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 252,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,947.98/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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