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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.82, 711.14 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.82, 711.14 and 363.86 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.82 : 711.14 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.82/711.14 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.82x = 711.14 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.82x = 258,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,755.40/473.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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