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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 493.43 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 493.43 and 314.24 is: 432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 493.43 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/493.43 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 493.43 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 155,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,051.40/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.27

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