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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 500.34 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 500.34 and 314.44 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 500.34 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/500.34 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 500.34 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 157,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,326.91/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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