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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.72, 712.92 and 351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.72, 712.92 and 351.37 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.72 : 712.92 = 351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.72/712.92 = 351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.72x = 712.92 × 351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.72x = 250,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,498.70/475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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