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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.58, 528.48 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.58, 528.48 and 316.16 is: 473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.58 : 528.48 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.58/528.48 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.58x = 528.48 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.58x = 167,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,084.24/352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.89

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