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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 548.57 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 548.57 and 314.84 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 548.57 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/548.57 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 548.57 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 172,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,710.85/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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