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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.30, 530.85 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.30, 530.85 and 319.58 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.30 : 530.85 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.30/530.85 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.30x = 530.85 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.30x = 169,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,649.58/353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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