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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 533.13 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 533.13 and 318.35 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 533.13 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/533.13 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 533.13 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 169,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,720.34/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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