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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.95, 507.99 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.95, 507.99 and 313.60 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.95 : 507.99 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.95/507.99 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.95x = 507.99 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.95x = 159,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,305.66/368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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