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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.36, 710.17 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.36, 710.17 and 343.49 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.36 : 710.17 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.36/710.17 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.36x = 710.17 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.36x = 243,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,931.88/473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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