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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 493.38 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 493.38 and 318.64 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 493.38 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/493.38 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 493.38 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 157,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,210.60/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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