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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 525.65 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 525.65 and 315.72 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 525.65 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/525.65 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 525.65 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 165,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,956.64/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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