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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 708.30 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 708.30 and 349.23 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 708.30 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/708.30 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 708.30 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 247,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,359.61/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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