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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.76, 707.69 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.76, 707.69 and 350.72 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.76 : 707.69 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.76/707.69 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.76x = 707.69 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.76x = 248,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,195.74/472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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