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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 490.84 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 490.84 and 316.47 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 490.84 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/490.84 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 490.84 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 155,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,336.13/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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