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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 707.72 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 707.72 and 350.56 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 707.72 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/707.72 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 707.72 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 248,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,098.32/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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