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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 533.08 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 533.08 and 312.28 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 533.08 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/533.08 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 533.08 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 166,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,470.22/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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