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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 490.77 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 490.77 and 314.20 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 490.77 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/490.77 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 490.77 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 154,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,199.93/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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