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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 506.84 and 314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 506.84 and 314.25 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 506.84 = 314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/506.84 = 314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 506.84 × 314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 159,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,274.47/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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