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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 707.74 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 707.74 and 350.73 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 707.74 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/707.74 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 707.74 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 248,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,224.77/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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