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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 710.02 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 710.02 and 357.76 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 710.02 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/710.02 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 710.02 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 254,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,016.76/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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