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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.28, 711.70 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.28, 711.70 and 352.86 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.28 : 711.70 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.28/711.70 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.28x = 711.70 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.28x = 251,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,130.46/474.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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