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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 500.63 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 500.63 and 314.34 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 500.63 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/500.63 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 500.63 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 157,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,366.46/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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