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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 530.59 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 530.59 and 317.88 is: 479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 530.59 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/530.59 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 530.59 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 168,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,663.95/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.05

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