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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 525.98 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 525.98 and 318.76 is: 477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 525.98 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/525.98 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 525.98 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 167,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,661.38/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.12

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