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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 709.92 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 709.92 and 358.08 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 709.92 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/709.92 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 709.92 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 254,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,208.15/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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