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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 500.22 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 500.22 and 314.37 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 500.22 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/500.22 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 500.22 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 157,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,254.16/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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