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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.28, 484.50 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.28, 484.50 and 318.52 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.28 : 484.50 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.28/484.50 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.28x = 484.50 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.28x = 154,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,322.94/351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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