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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.44, 713.52 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.44, 713.52 and 347.52 is: 521.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.44 : 713.52 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.44/713.52 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.44x = 713.52 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.44x = 247,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,962.47/475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.54

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