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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 508.62 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 508.62 and 313.47 is: 432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 508.62 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/508.62 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 508.62 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 159,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437.11/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.15

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