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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 540.74 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 540.74 and 316.72 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 540.74 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/540.74 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 540.74 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 171,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,263.17/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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