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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 709.98 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 709.98 and 370.14 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 709.98 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/709.98 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 709.98 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 262,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,792.00/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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