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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 530.96 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 530.96 and 315.88 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 530.96 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/530.96 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 530.96 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 167,719.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,719.64/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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