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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 504.43 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 504.43 and 313.48 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 504.43 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/504.43 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 504.43 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 158,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,128.72/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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