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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 710.55 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 710.55 and 358.17 is: 536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 710.55 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/710.55 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 710.55 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 254,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,497.69/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.95

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