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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 498.90 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 498.90 and 316.36 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 498.90 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/498.90 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 498.90 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 157,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,832.00/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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