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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 528.60 and 314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 528.60 and 314.60 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 528.60 = 314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/528.60 = 314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 528.60 × 314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 166,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,297.56/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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