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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 536.54 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 536.54 and 319.09 is: 478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 536.54 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/536.54 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 536.54 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 171,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,203.07/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.16

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