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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 501.20 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 501.20 and 313.76 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 501.20 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/501.20 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 501.20 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 157,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,254.94/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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