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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 530.82 and 315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 530.82 and 315.31 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 530.82 = 315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/530.82 = 315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 530.82 × 315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 167,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,372.85/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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