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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.06, 535.62 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.06, 535.62 and 315.32 is: 470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.06 : 535.62 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.06/535.62 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.06x = 535.62 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.06x = 168,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,890.12/359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.37

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