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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.90, 486.66 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.90, 486.66 and 313.57 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.90 : 486.66 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.90/486.66 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.90x = 486.66 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.90x = 152,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,601.98/352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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