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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 491.06 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 491.06 and 317.12 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 491.06 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/491.06 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 491.06 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 155,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,723.28/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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