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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.74, 697.29 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.74, 697.29 and 350.72 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.74 : 697.29 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.74/697.29 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.74x = 697.29 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.74x = 244,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,553.55/465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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