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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 502.80 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 502.80 and 318.44 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 502.80 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/502.80 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 502.80 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 160,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,111.63/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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