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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.17, 501.35 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.17, 501.35 and 316.90 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.17 : 501.35 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.17/501.35 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.17x = 501.35 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.17x = 158,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,877.82/364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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