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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 501.33 and 314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 501.33 and 314.26 is: 433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 501.33 = 314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/501.33 = 314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 501.33 × 314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 157,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,547.97/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.69

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