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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.11 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.11 and 315.18 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.11 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.11 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.11 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 155,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,103.23/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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