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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 530.15 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 530.15 and 318.72 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 530.15 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/530.15 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 530.15 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 168,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,967.81/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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