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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 495.20 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 495.20 and 317.20 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 495.20 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/495.20 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 495.20 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 157,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,077.44/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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