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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 711.01 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 711.01 and 349.88 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 711.01 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/711.01 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 711.01 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 248,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,768.18/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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