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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.89, 530.59 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.89, 530.59 and 313.39 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.89 : 530.59 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.89/530.59 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.89x = 530.59 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.89x = 166,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,281.60/353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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