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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.18, 550.80 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.18, 550.80 and 313.72 is: 470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.18 : 550.80 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.18/550.80 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.18x = 550.80 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.18x = 172,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,796.98/367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.61

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