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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.37, 549.71 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.37, 549.71 and 314.89 is: 472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.37 : 549.71 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.37/549.71 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.37x = 549.71 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.37x = 173,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,098.18/366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.47

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