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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 509.52 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 509.52 and 316.84 is: 437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 509.52 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/509.52 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 509.52 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 161,436.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,436.32/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.31

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