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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 523.67 and 317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 523.67 and 317.79 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 523.67 = 317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/523.67 = 317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 523.67 × 317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 166,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,415.50/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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