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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 538.14 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 538.14 and 315.72 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 538.14 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/538.14 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 538.14 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 169,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,901.56/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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