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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.82, 503.74 and 312.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.82, 503.74 and 312.98 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.82 : 503.74 = 312.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.82/503.74 = 312.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.82x = 503.74 × 312.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.82x = 157,660.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,660.55/365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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