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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 710.04 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 710.04 and 365.78 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 710.04 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/710.04 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 710.04 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 259,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,718.43/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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