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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 502.23 and 315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 502.23 and 315.55 is: 434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 502.23 = 315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/502.23 = 315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 502.23 × 315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 158,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,478.68/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.24

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