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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 491.97 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 491.97 and 314.78 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 491.97 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/491.97 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 491.97 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 154,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,862.32/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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