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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 493.92 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 493.92 and 316.08 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 493.92 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/493.92 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 493.92 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 156,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,118.23/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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