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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.50, 539.96 and 314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.50, 539.96 and 314.32 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.50 : 539.96 = 314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.50/539.96 = 314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.50x = 539.96 × 314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.50x = 169,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,720.23/359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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