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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.05 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.05 and 317.90 is: 476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.05 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.05 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.05 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 171,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,046.10/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.85

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