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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 497.07 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 497.07 and 316.98 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 497.07 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/497.07 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 497.07 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 157,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,561.25/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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