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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 710.35 and 358.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 710.35 and 358.00 is: 536.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 710.35 = 358.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/710.35 = 358.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 710.35 × 358.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 254,302.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,302.63/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.57

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