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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.44, 495.37 and 318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.44, 495.37 and 318.73 is: 438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 495.37 = 318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/495.37 = 318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 495.37 × 318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 157,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,886.80/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.04

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