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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 710.39 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 710.39 and 242.36 is: 363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 710.39 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/710.39 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 710.39 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 172,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,165.36/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.52

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