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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 533.85 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 533.85 and 317.66 is: 475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 533.85 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/533.85 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 533.85 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 169,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,582.93/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.87

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