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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.09, 509.09 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.09, 509.09 and 317.25 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 509.09 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/509.09 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 509.09 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 161,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,507.22/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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