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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 533.36 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 533.36 and 318.57 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 533.36 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/533.36 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 533.36 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 169,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,912.50/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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