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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 500.16 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 500.16 and 313.01 is: 431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 500.16 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/500.16 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 500.16 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 156,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,555.08/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.01

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