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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.33, 508.57 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.33, 508.57 and 316.48 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.33 : 508.57 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.33/508.57 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.33x = 508.57 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.33x = 160,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,952.23/369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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