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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 496.49 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 496.49 and 313.65 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 496.49 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/496.49 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 496.49 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 155,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,722.52/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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