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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 531.38 and 314.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 531.38 and 314.03 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 531.38 = 314.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/531.38 = 314.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 531.38 × 314.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 166,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,871.37/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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