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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 534.76 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 534.76 and 315.36 is: 472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 534.76 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/534.76 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 534.76 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 168,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,641.91/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.44

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