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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 705.72 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 705.72 and 349.40 is: 523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 705.72 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/705.72 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 705.72 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 246,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,578.57/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.03

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