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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.04, 550.53 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.04, 550.53 and 317.25 is: 478.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.04 : 550.53 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.04/550.53 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.04x = 550.53 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.04x = 174,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,655.64/365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.46

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