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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.14, 508.54 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.14, 508.54 and 316.51 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.14 : 508.54 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.14/508.54 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.14x = 508.54 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.14x = 160,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,958.00/369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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