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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 504.29 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 504.29 and 317.54 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 504.29 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/504.29 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 504.29 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 160,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,134.30/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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