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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 508.41 and 316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 508.41 and 316.09 is: 435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 508.41 = 316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/508.41 = 316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 508.41 × 316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 160,701.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,701.09/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.78

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