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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 522.83 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 522.83 and 315.42 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 522.83 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/522.83 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 522.83 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 164,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,909.46/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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