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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.29, 531.66 and 319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.29, 531.66 and 319.72 is: 481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.29 : 531.66 = 319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.29/531.66 = 319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.29x = 531.66 × 319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.29x = 169,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,982.34/353.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.14

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