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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.04, 487.44 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.04, 487.44 and 316.08 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.04 : 487.44 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.04/487.44 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.04x = 487.44 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.04x = 154,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,070.04/353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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