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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.10, 548.06 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.10, 548.06 and 317.50 is: 475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.10 : 548.06 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.10/548.06 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.10x = 548.06 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.10x = 174,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,009.05/366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.30

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