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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.70, 527.55 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.70, 527.55 and 319.30 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.70 : 527.55 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.70/527.55 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.70x = 527.55 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.70x = 168,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,446.72/351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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