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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 534.60 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 534.60 and 316.44 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 534.60 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/534.60 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 534.60 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 169,168.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,168.82/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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