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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 506.82 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 506.82 and 314.98 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 506.82 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/506.82 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 506.82 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 159,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,638.16/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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