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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 524.02 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 524.02 and 314.54 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 524.02 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/524.02 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 524.02 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 164,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,825.25/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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