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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.45 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.45 and 314.13 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.45 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.45 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.45 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 165,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,059.61/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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