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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 507.02 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 507.02 and 317.19 is: 438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 507.02 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/507.02 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 507.02 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 160,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,820.09/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.92

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