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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 533.70 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 533.70 and 315.08 is: 472.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 533.70 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/533.70 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 533.70 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 168,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158.20/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.67

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