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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.65, 529.35 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.65, 529.35 and 316.50 is: 473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.65 : 529.35 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.65/529.35 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.65x = 529.35 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.65x = 167,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,538.88/353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.75

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