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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 493.77 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 493.77 and 314.31 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 493.77 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/493.77 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 493.77 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 155,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,196.85/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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