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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 707.34 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 707.34 and 349.16 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 707.34 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/707.34 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 707.34 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 246,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,971.30/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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