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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.24, 714.42 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.24, 714.42 and 349.08 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.24 : 714.42 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.24/714.42 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.24x = 714.42 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.24x = 249,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,389.73/477.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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