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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 535.01 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 535.01 and 313.36 is: 468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 535.01 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/535.01 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 535.01 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 167,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,650.73/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.69

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