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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 506.05 and 317.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 506.05 and 317.93 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 506.05 = 317.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/506.05 = 317.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 506.05 × 317.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 160,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,885.15/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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