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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 522.86 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 522.86 and 318.52 is: 477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 522.86 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/522.86 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 522.86 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 166,541.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,541.37/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.09

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