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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.52, 550.14 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.52, 550.14 and 318.64 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.52 : 550.14 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.52/550.14 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.52x = 550.14 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.52x = 175,296.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,296.61/366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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