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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 532 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 532 and 317.44 is: 475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 532 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/532 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 532 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 168,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,878.08/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.55

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