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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 506.14 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 506.14 and 314.48 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 506.14 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/506.14 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 506.14 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 159,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,170.91/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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