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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 503.31 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 503.31 and 315.33 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 503.31 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/503.31 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 503.31 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 158,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,708.74/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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