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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 527.83 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 527.83 and 313.31 is: 469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 527.83 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/527.83 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 527.83 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 165,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,372.85/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.15

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