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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 527.31 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 527.31 and 317.08 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 527.31 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/527.31 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 527.31 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 167,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,199.45/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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