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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.35, 505.35 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.35, 505.35 and 316.76 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.35 : 505.35 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.35/505.35 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.35x = 505.35 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.35x = 160,072.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,072.14/366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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