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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 486.90 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 486.90 and 313.59 is: 432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 486.90 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/486.90 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 486.90 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 152,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,686.97/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.20

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