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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 498.32 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 498.32 and 319.68 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 498.32 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/498.32 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 498.32 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 159,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,302.94/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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