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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.44, 547.74 and 316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.44, 547.74 and 316.30 is: 474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.44 : 547.74 = 316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.44/547.74 = 316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.44x = 547.74 × 316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.44x = 173,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,250.16/365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.09

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