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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 489.78 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 489.78 and 313.61 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 489.78 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/489.78 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 489.78 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 153,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,597.46/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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