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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 508.22 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 508.22 and 315.25 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 508.22 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/508.22 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 508.22 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 160,216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,216.36/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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