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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 525.15 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 525.15 and 317.88 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 525.15 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/525.15 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 525.15 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 166,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,934.68/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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