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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 537.75 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 537.75 and 312.16 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 537.75 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/537.75 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 537.75 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 167,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,861.53/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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