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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.16, 507.44 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.16, 507.44 and 313.04 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.16 : 507.44 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.16/507.44 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.16x = 507.44 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.16x = 158,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,849.02/368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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