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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 705.54 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 705.54 and 348.76 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 705.54 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/705.54 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 705.54 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 246,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,064.13/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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