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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 503.03 and 318.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 503.03 and 318.05 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 503.03 = 318.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/503.03 = 318.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 503.03 × 318.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 159,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,984.59/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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