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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.28, 525.82 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.28, 525.82 and 314 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.28 : 525.82 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.28/525.82 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.28x = 525.82 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.28x = 165,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,107.48/349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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