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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.47, 548.64 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.47, 548.64 and 315.90 is: 471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.47 : 548.64 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.47/548.64 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.47x = 548.64 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.47x = 173,315.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,315.38/367.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.64

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