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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 522.32 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 522.32 and 318.52 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 522.32 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/522.32 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 522.32 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 166,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,368.86/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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