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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.24, 715.92 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.24, 715.92 and 350.08 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.24 : 715.92 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.24/715.92 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.24x = 715.92 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.24x = 250,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,629.27/478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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