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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 495.87 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 495.87 and 317.94 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 495.87 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/495.87 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 495.87 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 157,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,656.91/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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