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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 528.72 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 528.72 and 316.74 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 528.72 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/528.72 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 528.72 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 167,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,465.19/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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