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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 527.79 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 527.79 and 317.64 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 527.79 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/527.79 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 527.79 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 167,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,647.22/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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