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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.51, 708.89 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.51, 708.89 and 351.18 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.51 : 708.89 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.51/708.89 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.51x = 708.89 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.51x = 248,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,946.23/473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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