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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.80, 537.38 and 317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.80, 537.38 and 317.57 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.80 : 537.38 = 317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.80/537.38 = 317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.80x = 537.38 × 317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.80x = 170,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,651.49/357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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