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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.38, 527.49 and 317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.38, 527.49 and 317.53 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 527.49 = 317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/527.49 = 317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 527.49 × 317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 167,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,494.19/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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