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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 548.04 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 548.04 and 317.52 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 548.04 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/548.04 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 548.04 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 174,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,013.66/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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