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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 474.75 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 474.75 and 351.40 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 474.75 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/474.75 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 474.75 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 166,827.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,827.15/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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