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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 526.95 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 526.95 and 316.48 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 526.95 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/526.95 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 526.95 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 166,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,769.14/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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