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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 504.52 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 504.52 and 316.88 is: 437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 504.52 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/504.52 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 504.52 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 159,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,872.30/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.38

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