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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 523.38 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 523.38 and 314.84 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 523.38 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/523.38 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 523.38 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 164,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,780.96/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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