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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.65, 496.68 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.65, 496.68 and 314.00 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.65 : 496.68 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.65/496.68 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.65x = 496.68 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.65x = 155,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,955.04/360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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