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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.80, 511.62 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.80, 511.62 and 314.36 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.80 : 511.62 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.80/511.62 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.80x = 511.62 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.80x = 160,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,832.86/369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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