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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 525.63 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 525.63 and 316.34 is: 475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 525.63 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/525.63 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 525.63 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 166,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,277.79/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.81

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