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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.70, 526.28 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.70, 526.28 and 316.53 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.70 : 526.28 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.70/526.28 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.70x = 526.28 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.70x = 166,581.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,581.83/350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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