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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 502.01 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 502.01 and 316.68 is: 437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 502.01 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/502.01 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 502.01 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 158,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,974.94/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.39

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