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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 499.02 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 499.02 and 318.12 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 499.02 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/499.02 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 499.02 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 158,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,748.24/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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