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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 713.39 and 350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 713.39 and 350.87 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 713.39 = 350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/713.39 = 350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 713.39 × 350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 250,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,301.83/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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