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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 520.77 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 520.77 and 316.68 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 520.77 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/520.77 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 520.77 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 164,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,917.44/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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