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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 711.09 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 711.09 and 239.86 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 711.09 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/711.09 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 711.09 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 170,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,562.05/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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