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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.44, 547.28 and 317.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.44, 547.28 and 317.84 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.44 : 547.28 = 317.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.44/547.28 = 317.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.44x = 547.28 × 317.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.44x = 173,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,947.48/366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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