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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 521.03 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 521.03 and 317.80 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 521.03 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/521.03 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 521.03 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 165,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,583.33/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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