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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 718.80 and 349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 718.80 and 349.92 is: 524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 718.80 = 349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/718.80 = 349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 718.80 × 349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 251,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,522.50/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.27

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