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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 508.24 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 508.24 and 319.92 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 508.24 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/508.24 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 508.24 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 162,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,596.14/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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