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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.07, 509.65 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.07, 509.65 and 317.21 is: 436.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.07 : 509.65 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.07/509.65 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.07x = 509.65 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.07x = 161,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,666.56/370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.86

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