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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.30, 533.75 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.30, 533.75 and 317.60 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.30 : 533.75 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.30/533.75 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.30x = 533.75 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.30x = 169,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,519.79/356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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