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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.12, 526.86 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.12, 526.86 and 316.04 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.12 : 526.86 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.12/526.86 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.12x = 526.86 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.12x = 166,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,508.83/350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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