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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 708.96 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 708.96 and 349.92 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 708.96 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/708.96 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 708.96 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 248,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,079.28/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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