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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 548.41 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 548.41 and 315.74 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 548.41 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/548.41 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 548.41 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 173,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,151.85/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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