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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.68, 502 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.68, 502 and 314.64 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.68 : 502 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.68/502 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.68x = 502 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.68x = 157,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,949.28/363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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