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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.74, 538.08 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.74, 538.08 and 318.63 is: 477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.74 : 538.08 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.74/538.08 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.74x = 538.08 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.74x = 171,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,448.43/358.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.92

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