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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 537.39 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 537.39 and 313.14 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 537.39 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/537.39 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 537.39 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 168,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,278.30/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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