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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 552.20 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 552.20 and 313.02 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 552.20 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/552.20 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 552.20 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 172,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,848.08/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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