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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 504.09 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 504.09 and 313.23 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 504.09 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/504.09 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 504.09 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 157,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,896.11/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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