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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 708.95 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 708.95 and 241.45 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 708.95 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/708.95 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 708.95 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 171,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,174.81/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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