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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.85, 547.56 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.85, 547.56 and 314.55 is: 470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.85 : 547.56 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.85/547.56 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.85x = 547.56 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.85x = 172,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,235.00/365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.78

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