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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 707.51 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 707.51 and 349.26 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 707.51 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/707.51 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 707.51 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 247,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,103.20/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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