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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 542.51 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 542.51 and 318.59 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 542.51 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/542.51 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 542.51 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 172,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,833.96/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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