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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.76, 525.24 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.76, 525.24 and 316.74 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.76 : 525.24 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.76/525.24 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.76x = 525.24 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.76x = 166,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,364.52/350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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