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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 715.77 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 715.77 and 349.02 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 715.77 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/715.77 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 715.77 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 249,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,818.05/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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