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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 503.72 and 318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 503.72 and 318.55 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 503.72 = 318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/503.72 = 318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 503.72 × 318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 160,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,455.89/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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