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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 499.32 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 499.32 and 319.26 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 499.32 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/499.32 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 499.32 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 159,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,412.90/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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