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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 711.09 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 711.09 and 365.52 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 711.09 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/711.09 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 711.09 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 259,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,917.62/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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