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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 528.26 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 528.26 and 315.72 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 528.26 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/528.26 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 528.26 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 166,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,782.25/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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