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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 533.99 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 533.99 and 313.27 is: 469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 533.99 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/533.99 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 533.99 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 167,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,282.50/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.37

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