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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.43, 532.44 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.43, 532.44 and 316.73 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.43 : 532.44 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.43/532.44 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.43x = 532.44 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.43x = 168,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,637.06/355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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