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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.10 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.10 and 314.34 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.10 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.10 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.10 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 166,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,945.97/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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