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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 706.38 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 706.38 and 349.96 is: 524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 706.38 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/706.38 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 706.38 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 247,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,204.74/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.34

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