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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 526.35 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 526.35 and 317.09 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 526.35 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/526.35 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 526.35 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 166,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,897.69/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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