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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.25, 507.51 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.25, 507.51 and 316.41 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.25 : 507.51 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.25/507.51 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.25x = 507.51 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.25x = 160,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,581.24/368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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