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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.38 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.38 and 316.04 is: 473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.38 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.38 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.38 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 168,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,882.78/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.68

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