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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.93, 546.72 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.93, 546.72 and 315.33 is: 473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.93 : 546.72 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.93/546.72 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.93x = 546.72 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.93x = 172,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,397.22/363.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.71

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