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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 709.31 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 709.31 and 350.54 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 709.31 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/709.31 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 709.31 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 248,641.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,641.53/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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