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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 531.71 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 531.71 and 318.47 is: 477.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 531.71 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/531.71 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 531.71 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 169,332.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,332.09/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.46

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