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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.19, 508.44 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.19, 508.44 and 316.34 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.19 : 508.44 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.19/508.44 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.19x = 508.44 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.19x = 160,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,839.91/369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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