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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 499.95 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 499.95 and 315.90 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 499.95 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/499.95 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 499.95 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 157,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,934.21/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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