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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 497.64 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 497.64 and 317.12 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 497.64 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/497.64 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 497.64 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 157,810.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,810.30/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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