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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.34, 524.84 and 314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.34, 524.84 and 314.57 is: 471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.34 : 524.84 = 314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.34/524.84 = 314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.34x = 524.84 × 314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.34x = 165,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,094.72/350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.24

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