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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 710.28 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 710.28 and 199.52 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 710.28 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/710.28 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 710.28 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 141,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,715.07/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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