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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 499.95 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 499.95 and 313.26 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 499.95 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/499.95 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 499.95 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 156,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,614.34/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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