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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 710.84 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 710.84 and 239.62 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 710.84 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/710.84 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 710.84 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 170,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,334.15/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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