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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 530.38 and 316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 530.38 and 316.57 is: 471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 530.38 = 316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/530.38 = 316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 530.38 × 316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 167,900.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,900.28/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.89

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