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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.02, 522.41 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.02, 522.41 and 316.20 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.02 : 522.41 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.02/522.41 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.02x = 522.41 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.02x = 165,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,184.46/349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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