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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 509.92 and 317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 509.92 and 317.11 is: 437.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 509.92 = 317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/509.92 = 317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 509.92 × 317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 161,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,699.85/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.07

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