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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 525.48 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 525.48 and 314.16 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 525.48 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/525.48 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 525.48 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 165,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,084.80/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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