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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 524.95 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 524.95 and 317.05 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 524.95 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/524.95 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 524.95 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 166,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,433.29/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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