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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 547.32 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 547.32 and 313.76 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 547.32 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/547.32 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 547.32 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 171,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,727.12/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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