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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 508.18 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 508.18 and 316.26 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 508.18 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/508.18 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 508.18 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 160,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,717.01/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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