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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 502.48 and 316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 502.48 and 316.63 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 502.48 = 316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/502.48 = 316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 502.48 × 316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 159,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,100.13/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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