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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 709.21 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 709.21 and 351.56 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 709.21 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/709.21 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 709.21 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 249,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,329.87/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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