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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 481.56 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 481.56 and 317.04 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 481.56 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/481.56 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 481.56 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 152,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,673.78/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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