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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.26, 527.49 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.26, 527.49 and 318.24 is: 476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.26 : 527.49 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.26/527.49 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.26x = 527.49 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.26x = 167,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,868.42/352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.55

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