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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 500.85 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 500.85 and 314.55 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 500.85 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/500.85 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 500.85 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 157,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,542.37/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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