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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 499.76 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 499.76 and 316.96 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 499.76 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/499.76 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 499.76 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 158,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,403.93/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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