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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 500.08 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 500.08 and 317.20 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 500.08 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/500.08 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 500.08 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 158,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,625.38/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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