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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 707.58 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 707.58 and 349.41 is: 523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 707.58 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/707.58 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 707.58 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 247,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,235.53/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.65

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