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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 544.88 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 544.88 and 318.14 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 544.88 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/544.88 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 544.88 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 173,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,348.12/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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