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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.40, 503.36 and 312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.40, 503.36 and 312.77 is: 430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.40 : 503.36 = 312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.40/503.36 = 312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.40x = 503.36 × 312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.40x = 157,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,435.91/365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.86

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