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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 529.33 and 317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 529.33 and 317.57 is: 475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 529.33 = 317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/529.33 = 317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 529.33 × 317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 168,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,099.33/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.74

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