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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.56, 530.88 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.56, 530.88 and 318.28 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.56 : 530.88 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.56/530.88 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.56x = 530.88 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.56x = 168,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,968.49/353.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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