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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 527.55 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 527.55 and 317.69 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 527.55 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/527.55 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 527.55 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 167,595.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,595.51/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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