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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 525.70 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 525.70 and 317.69 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 525.70 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/525.70 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 525.70 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 167,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,005.42/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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