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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 538.69 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 538.69 and 319.04 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 538.69 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/538.69 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 538.69 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 171,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,863.66/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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