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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 499.65 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 499.65 and 312.39 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 499.65 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/499.65 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 499.65 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 156,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,085.66/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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