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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 531.63 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 531.63 and 314.82 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 531.63 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/531.63 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 531.63 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 167,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,367.76/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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