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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 548.32 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 548.32 and 315.36 is: 471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 548.32 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/548.32 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 548.32 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 172,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,918.20/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.73

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