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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 542.23 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 542.23 and 314.19 is: 470.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 542.23 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/542.23 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 542.23 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 170,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,358.96/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.12

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