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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 527.21 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 527.21 and 313.16 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 527.21 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/527.21 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 527.21 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 165,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,096.88/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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