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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 499.16 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.18, 499.16 and 315.02 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.18 : 499.16 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.18/499.16 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.18x = 499.16 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.18x = 157,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,245.38/362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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