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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 705.39 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 705.39 and 349.39 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 705.39 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/705.39 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 705.39 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 246,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,456.21/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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