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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.82, 708.60 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.82, 708.60 and 350.10 is: 524.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.82 : 708.60 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.82/708.60 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.82x = 708.60 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.82x = 248,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,080.86/472.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.68

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