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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.93, 550.67 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.93, 550.67 and 318.87 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.93 : 550.67 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.93/550.67 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.93x = 550.67 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.93x = 175,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,590.55/366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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