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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 503.45 and 317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 503.45 and 317.99 is: 439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 503.45 = 317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/503.45 = 317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 503.45 × 317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 160,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,090.34/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.67

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