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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 485.56 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 485.56 and 318.54 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 485.56 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/485.56 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 485.56 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 154,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,670.28/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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