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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 533.46 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 533.46 and 313.40 is: 470.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 533.46 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/533.46 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 533.46 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 167,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,186.36/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.74

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