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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 497.91 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 497.91 and 319.92 is: 440.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 497.91 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/497.91 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 497.91 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 159,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,291.37/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.57

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