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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.46 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.46 and 317.10 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.46 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.46 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.46 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 155,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,841.97/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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