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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 534.60 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 534.60 and 318.96 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 534.60 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/534.60 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 534.60 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 170,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,516.02/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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