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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 528.66 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 528.66 and 317.25 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 528.66 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/528.66 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 528.66 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 167,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,717.39/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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