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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 549.42 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 549.42 and 318.12 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 549.42 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/549.42 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 549.42 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 174,781.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,781.49/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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