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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 509.98 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 509.98 and 314.52 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 509.98 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/509.98 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 509.98 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 160,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,398.91/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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