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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 545.08 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 545.08 and 318.25 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 545.08 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/545.08 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 545.08 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 173,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,473.73/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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