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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.34, 708.66 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.34, 708.66 and 365.34 is: 546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.34 : 708.66 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.34/708.66 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.34x = 708.66 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.34x = 258,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,901.84/473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.97

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