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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 706.94 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 706.94 and 350.21 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 706.94 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/706.94 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 706.94 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 247,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,578.79/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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