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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 535.05 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 535.05 and 313.34 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 535.05 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/535.05 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 535.05 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 167,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,649.89/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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