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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 709.23 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 709.23 and 351.73 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 709.23 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/709.23 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 709.23 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 249,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,457.47/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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