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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 530.30 and 318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 530.30 and 318.45 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 530.30 = 318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/530.30 = 318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 530.30 × 318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 168,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,874.03/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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