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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.26, 542.34 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.26, 542.34 and 317.14 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.26 : 542.34 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.26/542.34 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.26x = 542.34 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.26x = 171,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,997.71/362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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