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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 538.40 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 538.40 and 318.25 is: 477.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 538.40 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/538.40 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 538.40 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 171,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,345.80/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.86

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