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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.37, 482.49 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.37, 482.49 and 313.52 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.37 : 482.49 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.37/482.49 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.37x = 482.49 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.37x = 151,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,270.26/350.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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