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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 709.65 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 709.65 and 350.88 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 709.65 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/709.65 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 709.65 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 249,001.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,001.99/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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