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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 490.08 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 490.08 and 316.10 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 490.08 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/490.08 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 490.08 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 154,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,914.29/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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