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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 505.50 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 505.50 and 314.10 is: 433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 505.50 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/505.50 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 505.50 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 158,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,777.55/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.39

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