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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 500.65 and 309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 500.65 and 309.77 is: 427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 500.65 = 309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/500.65 = 309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 500.65 × 309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 155,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,082.30/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.78

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