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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.52, 541.86 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.52, 541.86 and 317.32 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.52 : 541.86 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.52/541.86 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.52x = 541.86 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.52x = 171,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,943.02/360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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