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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 538.98 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 538.98 and 313.65 is: 470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 538.98 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/538.98 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 538.98 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 169,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,051.08/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.61

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