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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 491.93 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 491.93 and 319.49 is: 440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 491.93 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/491.93 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 491.93 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 157,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,166.35/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.98

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