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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 490.62 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 490.62 and 319 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 490.62 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/490.62 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 490.62 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 156,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,507.78/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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