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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.76, 505.62 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.76, 505.62 and 314.08 is: 432.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.76 : 505.62 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.76/505.62 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.76x = 505.62 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.76x = 158,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,805.13/366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.99

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