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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 488.43 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 488.43 and 319.08 is: 439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 488.43 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/488.43 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 488.43 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 155,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,848.24/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.73

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