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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.95, 496.85 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.95, 496.85 and 313.65 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.95 : 496.85 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.95/496.85 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.95x = 496.85 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.95x = 155,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,835.43/360.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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