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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 709.95 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 709.95 and 241.91 is: 362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 709.95 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/709.95 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 709.95 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 171,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,744.00/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.88

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