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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 504.93 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 504.93 and 317.48 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 504.93 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/504.93 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 504.93 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 160,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,305.18/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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