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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 492.34 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 492.34 and 319.79 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 492.34 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/492.34 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 492.34 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 157,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,445.41/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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