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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 525.80 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 525.80 and 314 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 525.80 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/525.80 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 525.80 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 165,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,101.20/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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