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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.47 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.47 and 318.60 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.47 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.47 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.47 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 171,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,556.54/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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