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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 550.20 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 550.20 and 315.03 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 550.20 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/550.20 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 550.20 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 173,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,329.51/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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