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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.84, 524.08 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.84, 524.08 and 314.07 is: 470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.84 : 524.08 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.84/524.08 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.84x = 524.08 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.84x = 164,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,597.81/349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.49

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