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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 688.04 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 688.04 and 350.88 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 688.04 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/688.04 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 688.04 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 241,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,419.48/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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