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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 702.72 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 702.72 and 347.40 is: 520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 702.72 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/702.72 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 702.72 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 244,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,124.93/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.03

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