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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 501.39 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 501.39 and 313.88 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 501.39 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/501.39 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 501.39 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 157,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,373.79/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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