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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 492.26 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 492.26 and 319.60 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 492.26 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/492.26 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 492.26 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 157,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,326.30/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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