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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.29, 498.75 and 315.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.29, 498.75 and 315.01 is: 433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.29 : 498.75 = 315.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.29/498.75 = 315.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.29x = 498.75 × 315.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.29x = 157,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,111.24/362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.66

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