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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 544.78 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 544.78 and 316.58 is: 474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 544.78 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/544.78 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 544.78 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 172,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,466.45/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.77

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