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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 525.18 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 525.18 and 314.20 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 525.18 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/525.18 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 525.18 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 165,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,011.56/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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