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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 536.52 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 536.52 and 317 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 536.52 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/536.52 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 536.52 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 170,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,076.84/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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