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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 530.76 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 530.76 and 318.74 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 530.76 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/530.76 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 530.76 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 169,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,174.44/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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