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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 490.07 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 490.07 and 313.65 is: 431.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 490.07 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/490.07 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 490.07 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 153,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,708.89/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.92

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