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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.27, 549.48 and 314.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.27, 549.48 and 314.77 is: 472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.27 : 549.48 = 314.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.27/549.48 = 314.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.27x = 549.48 × 314.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.27x = 172,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,959.82/366.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.22

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