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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.44, 499.77 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.44, 499.77 and 315.32 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.44 : 499.77 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.44/499.77 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.44x = 499.77 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.44x = 157,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,584.98/361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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