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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 715.74 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 715.74 and 348.75 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 715.74 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/715.74 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 715.74 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 249,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,614.33/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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