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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 548.79 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 548.79 and 318.16 is: 477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 548.79 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/548.79 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 548.79 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 174,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,603.03/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.47

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