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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 495 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 495 and 314.12 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 495 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/495 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 495 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 155,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,489.40/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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