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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 536.63 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 536.63 and 317.54 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 536.63 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/536.63 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 536.63 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 170,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,401.49/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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