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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.02, 709.60 and 351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.02, 709.60 and 351.70 is: 526.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.02 : 709.60 = 351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.02/709.60 = 351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.02x = 709.60 × 351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.02x = 249,566.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,566.32/474.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.49

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