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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 533.16 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 533.16 and 318.18 is: 476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 533.16 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/533.16 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 533.16 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 169,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,640.85/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.72

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