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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.87, 710.15 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.87, 710.15 and 358.22 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.87 : 710.15 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.87/710.15 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.87x = 710.15 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.87x = 254,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,388.14/473.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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