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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.07, 492.99 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.07, 492.99 and 319.66 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.07 : 492.99 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.07/492.99 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.07x = 492.99 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.07x = 157,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,588.38/357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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