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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 534.14 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 534.14 and 314.88 is: 472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 534.14 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/534.14 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 534.14 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 168,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,190.00/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.58

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