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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 709.12 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 709.12 and 350.40 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 709.12 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/709.12 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 709.12 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 248,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,475.65/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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