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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.74, 547.97 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.74, 547.97 and 319.97 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.74 : 547.97 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.74/547.97 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.74x = 547.97 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.74x = 175,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,333.73/365.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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