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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.13, 547.89 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.13, 547.89 and 317.95 is: 475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.13 : 547.89 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.13/547.89 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.13x = 547.89 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.13x = 174,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,201.50/366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.79

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