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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 500.51 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 500.51 and 313.26 is: 431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 500.51 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/500.51 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 500.51 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 156,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,788.20/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.35

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