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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 529.28 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 529.28 and 318.54 is: 478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 529.28 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/529.28 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 529.28 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 168,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,596.85/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.02

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