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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.55, 497.37 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.55, 497.37 and 319.11 is: 440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.55 : 497.37 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.55/497.37 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.55x = 497.37 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.55x = 158,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,715.74/360.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.20

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