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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 508.02 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 508.02 and 316.52 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 508.02 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/508.02 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 508.02 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 160,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,798.49/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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