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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.13, 539.97 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.13, 539.97 and 316.88 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.13 : 539.97 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.13/539.97 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.13x = 539.97 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.13x = 171,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,106.50/360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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