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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.76, 522.24 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.76, 522.24 and 314.74 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.76 : 522.24 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.76/522.24 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.76x = 522.24 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.76x = 164,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,369.82/348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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