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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 508.01 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 508.01 and 313.34 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 508.01 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/508.01 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 508.01 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 159,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,175.75/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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