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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 709.26 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 709.26 and 350.28 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 709.26 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/709.26 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 709.26 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 248,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,439.59/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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