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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 498.56 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 498.56 and 313.47 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 498.56 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/498.56 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 498.56 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 156,282.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,282.04/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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