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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 532.08 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 532.08 and 315.60 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 532.08 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/532.08 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 532.08 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 167,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,924.45/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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