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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.70, 524.04 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.70, 524.04 and 315.99 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.70 : 524.04 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.70/524.04 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.70x = 524.04 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.70x = 165,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,591.40/349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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