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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.58, 708.89 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.58, 708.89 and 350.33 is: 524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.58 : 708.89 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.58/708.89 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.58x = 708.89 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.58x = 248,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,340.14/473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.39

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