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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 502.46 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 502.46 and 317.40 is: 438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 502.46 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/502.46 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 502.46 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 159,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,480.80/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.16

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