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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.41, 709.08 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.41, 709.08 and 241.90 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.41 : 709.08 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.41/709.08 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.41x = 709.08 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.41x = 171,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,526.45/473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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