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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 711.12 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 711.12 and 359.07 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 711.12 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/711.12 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 711.12 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 255,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,341.86/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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