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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.60, 528.90 and 317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.60, 528.90 and 317.30 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.60 : 528.90 = 317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.60/528.90 = 317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.60x = 528.90 × 317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.60x = 167,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,819.97/353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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