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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 491.31 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 491.31 and 313.20 is: 431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 491.31 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/491.31 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 491.31 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 153,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,878.29/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.18

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