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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.26, 710.51 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.26, 710.51 and 370.90 is: 556.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.26 : 710.51 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.26/710.51 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.26x = 710.51 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.26x = 263,523.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,523.20/473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.83

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