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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 543.76 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 543.76 and 316.80 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 543.76 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/543.76 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 543.76 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 172,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,263.17/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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