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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.87, 502.54 and 317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.87, 502.54 and 317.03 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.87 : 502.54 = 317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.87/502.54 = 317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.87x = 502.54 × 317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.87x = 159,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,316.95/363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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