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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 547.68 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 547.68 and 317.20 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 547.68 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/547.68 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 547.68 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 173,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,724.10/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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