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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367, 550.47 and 315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367, 550.47 and 315.97 is: 473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 550.47 = 315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/550.47 = 315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 550.47 × 315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 173,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,932.01/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.93

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