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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 497.91 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 497.91 and 317.64 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 497.91 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/497.91 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 497.91 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 158,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,156.13/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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