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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 530.16 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 530.16 and 318.25 is: 475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 530.16 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/530.16 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 530.16 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 168,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,723.42/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.92

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