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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 709.92 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 709.92 and 351.87 is: 526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 709.92 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/709.92 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 709.92 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 249,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,799.55/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.80

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