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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 531.60 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 531.60 and 314.20 is: 470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 531.60 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/531.60 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 531.60 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 167,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,028.72/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.90

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