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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 493.90 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 493.90 and 318.13 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 493.90 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/493.90 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 493.90 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 157,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,122.38/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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