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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 489.42 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 489.42 and 315.60 is: 435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 489.42 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/489.42 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 489.42 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 154,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,460.95/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.22

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