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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 709.97 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 709.97 and 349.91 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 709.97 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/709.97 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 709.97 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 248,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,425.60/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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