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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 503.10 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 503.10 and 315.57 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 503.10 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/503.10 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 503.10 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 158,763.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,763.27/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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