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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 533.73 and 319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 533.73 and 319.89 is: 476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 533.73 = 319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/533.73 = 319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 533.73 × 319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 170,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,734.89/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.65

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