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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.56, 501.08 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.56, 501.08 and 316.64 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 501.08 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/501.08 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 501.08 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 158,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,661.97/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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