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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.48, 508.82 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.48, 508.82 and 316.82 is: 436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.48 : 508.82 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.48/508.82 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.48x = 508.82 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.48x = 161,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,204.35/369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.30

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