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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 491.50 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 491.50 and 316.96 is: 437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 491.50 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/491.50 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 491.50 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 155,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,785.84/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.09

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