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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.31, 548.51 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.31, 548.51 and 314.28 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.31 : 548.51 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.31/548.51 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.31x = 548.51 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.31x = 172,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,384.15/365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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