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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 536.67 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 536.67 and 314.82 is: 471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 536.67 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/536.67 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 536.67 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 168,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,954.45/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.91

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