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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 495.48 and 313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 495.48 and 313.12 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 495.48 = 313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/495.48 = 313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 495.48 × 313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 155,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,144.70/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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