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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 500.61 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 500.61 and 313.13 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 500.61 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/500.61 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 500.61 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 156,758.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,758.44/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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