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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 538.93 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 538.93 and 315.93 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 538.93 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/538.93 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 538.93 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 170,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,264.15/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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