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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 708.24 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 708.24 and 351.90 is: 526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 708.24 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/708.24 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 708.24 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 249,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,229.66/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.80

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