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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.31, 509.34 and 317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.31, 509.34 and 317.35 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.31 : 509.34 = 317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.31/509.34 = 317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.31x = 509.34 × 317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.31x = 161,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,639.05/369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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