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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 502.68 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 502.68 and 314.64 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 502.68 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/502.68 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 502.68 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 158,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,163.24/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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