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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 538.85 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 538.85 and 318.75 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 538.85 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/538.85 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 538.85 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 171,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,759.23/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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