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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 530.00 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 530.00 and 316.26 is: 471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 530.00 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/530.00 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 530.00 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 167,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,616.60/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.84

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