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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 710.44 and 351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 710.44 and 351.28 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 710.44 = 351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/710.44 = 351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 710.44 × 351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 249,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,563.36/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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