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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 710.72 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 710.72 and 239.55 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 710.72 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/710.72 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 710.72 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 170,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,250.91/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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