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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.38, 709.46 and 350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.38, 709.46 and 350.66 is: 525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.38 : 709.46 = 350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.38/709.46 = 350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.38x = 709.46 × 350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.38x = 248,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,779.24/473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.54

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