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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.61, 526.96 and 314.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.61, 526.96 and 314.83 is: 471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.61 : 526.96 = 314.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.61/526.96 = 314.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.61x = 526.96 × 314.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.61x = 165,902.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,902.82/351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.84

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