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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 707.46 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 707.46 and 351.36 is: 526.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 707.46 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/707.46 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 707.46 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 248,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,573.15/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.01

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