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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.58, 508.32 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.58, 508.32 and 313.50 is: 432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.58 : 508.32 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.58/508.32 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.58x = 508.32 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.58x = 159,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,358.32/368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.36

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