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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 537.42 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 537.42 and 315.32 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 537.42 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/537.42 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 537.42 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 169,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,459.27/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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