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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 497.64 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 497.64 and 312.12 is: 429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 497.64 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/497.64 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 497.64 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 155,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,323.40/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.59

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