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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 486.81 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 486.81 and 315.69 is: 435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 486.81 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/486.81 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 486.81 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 153,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,681.05/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.86

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