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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 481.06 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 481.06 and 316.52 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 481.06 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/481.06 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 481.06 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 152,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,265.11/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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