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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 521.49 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 521.49 and 318.17 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 521.49 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/521.49 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 521.49 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 165,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,922.47/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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