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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.59, 481.34 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.59, 481.34 and 317.19 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 481.34 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/481.34 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 481.34 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 152,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,674.65/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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