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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 508.49 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 508.49 and 318.92 is: 439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 508.49 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/508.49 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 508.49 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 162,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,165.89/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.72

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