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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 493.44 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 493.44 and 311.58 is: 428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 493.44 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/493.44 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 493.44 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 153,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,746.04/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.90

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