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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 709.71 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 709.71 and 242.01 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 709.71 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/709.71 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 709.71 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 171,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,756.92/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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