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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 502.57 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 502.57 and 314.76 is: 433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 502.57 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/502.57 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 502.57 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 158,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,188.93/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.42

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