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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 496.18 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 496.18 and 316.24 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 496.18 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/496.18 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 496.18 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 156,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,911.96/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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