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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 499.26 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 499.26 and 312.76 is: 431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 499.26 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/499.26 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 499.26 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 156,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,148.56/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.63

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