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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.53, 532.88 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.53, 532.88 and 315.03 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.53 : 532.88 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.53/532.88 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.53x = 532.88 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.53x = 167,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,873.19/355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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