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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 503.15 and 317.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 503.15 and 317.93 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 503.15 = 317.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/503.15 = 317.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 503.15 × 317.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 159,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962.37/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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