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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 507.46 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 507.46 and 313.23 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 507.46 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/507.46 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 507.46 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 158,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,951.70/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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