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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 499.37 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 499.37 and 318.37 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 499.37 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/499.37 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 499.37 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 158,980.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,980.34/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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