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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 542.97 and 314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 542.97 and 314.69 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 542.97 = 314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/542.97 = 314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 542.97 × 314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 170,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,864.51/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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