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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.26, 708.12 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.26, 708.12 and 350.52 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.26 : 708.12 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.26/708.12 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.26x = 708.12 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.26x = 248,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,210.22/472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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