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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 551.27 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 551.27 and 315.11 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 551.27 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/551.27 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 551.27 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 173,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,712.86/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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