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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.99, 538.03 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.99, 538.03 and 312.53 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.99 : 538.03 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.99/538.03 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.99x = 538.03 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.99x = 168,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,146.26/358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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