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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 502.96 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 502.96 and 318.56 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 502.96 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/502.96 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 502.96 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 160,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,222.94/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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