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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.38, 710.52 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.38, 710.52 and 336.04 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.38 : 710.52 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.38/710.52 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.38x = 710.52 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.38x = 238,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,763.14/473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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