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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.43, 709.68 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.43, 709.68 and 242.43 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.43 : 709.68 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.43/709.68 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.43x = 709.68 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.43x = 172,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,045.97/473.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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