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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.25, 500.96 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.25, 500.96 and 316.55 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 500.96 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/500.96 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 500.96 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 158,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,576.52/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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