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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 496.80 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 496.80 and 313.52 is: 432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 496.80 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/496.80 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 496.80 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 155,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,756.74/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.27

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