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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 527.70 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 527.70 and 318.20 is: 477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 527.70 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/527.70 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 527.70 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 167,914.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,914.14/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.30

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