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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 498.96 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 498.96 and 313.44 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 498.96 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/498.96 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 498.96 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 156,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,394.02/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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