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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 709.92 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 709.92 and 241.99 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 709.92 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/709.92 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 709.92 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 171,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,793.54/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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