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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 501.80 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 501.80 and 316.94 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 501.80 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/501.80 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 501.80 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 159,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,037.81/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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