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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.39, 706.81 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.39, 706.81 and 349.62 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.39 : 706.81 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.39/706.81 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.39x = 706.81 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.39x = 247,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,114.91/471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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