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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 530.70 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 530.70 and 314.74 is: 470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 530.70 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/530.70 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 530.70 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 167,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,032.52/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.91

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