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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.74, 486.99 and 313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.74, 486.99 and 313.81 is: 433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.74 : 486.99 = 313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.74/486.99 = 313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.74x = 486.99 × 313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.74x = 152,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,822.33/352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.24

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