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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.55, 709.27 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.55, 709.27 and 336.18 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.55 : 709.27 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.55/709.27 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.55x = 709.27 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.55x = 238,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,442.39/473.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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