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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.51 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.51 and 318.13 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.51 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.51 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.51 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 170,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,039.92/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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