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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 524.97 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 524.97 and 317.40 is: 476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 524.97 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/524.97 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 524.97 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 166,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,625.48/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.30

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