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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 531.50 and 319.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 531.50 and 319.61 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 531.50 = 319.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/531.50 = 319.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 531.50 × 319.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 169,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,872.45/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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