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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.38, 504.66 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.38, 504.66 and 316.86 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.38 : 504.66 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.38/504.66 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.38x = 504.66 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.38x = 159,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,908.70/365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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