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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 494.92 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 494.92 and 319.60 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 494.92 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/494.92 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 494.92 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 158,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,176.43/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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