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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.85, 481.58 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.85, 481.58 and 317.05 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.85 : 481.58 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.85/481.58 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.85x = 481.58 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.85x = 152,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,683.34/349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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