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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 499.77 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 499.77 and 313.61 is: 431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 499.77 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/499.77 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 499.77 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 156,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,730.37/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.75

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