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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 542.70 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 542.70 and 316.04 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 542.70 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/542.70 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 542.70 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 171,512.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,512.19/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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