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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.19, 549.48 and 316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.19, 549.48 and 316.43 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.19 : 549.48 = 316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.19/549.48 = 316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.19x = 549.48 × 316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.19x = 173,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,871.96/367.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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