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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 518.85 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 518.85 and 318.69 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 518.85 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/518.85 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 518.85 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 165,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,352.31/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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